Detailed Itinerary of This Tour Package
Day 1 - Arrive in Beijing
Landing on the capital city of modern China where you are met by our professional tour guide in Beijing international airport. Check in to Beijing Marriott Hotel City Wall for some adjustment to recover from the jet lag.
Accommodation :
Beijing Marriott Hotel City Wall
Day 2 - Beijing
Head first to the Tiananmen Square, being the world's largest square, it located in the south of the Forbidden City. Your next stop is Forbidden City where is the home to the Ming and Qing emperors and is a truly spectacular way to start off our China adventure. After enjoy lunch at local Chinese restaurant, move to Temple of Heaven. The Beijing Duck Dinner is served at a famous restaurant followed by a lively Peking Opera performance at the Liyuan Theatre. (B+L+D)
Day 3 - Beijing
Our local guide will accompany with you to Mutianyu Great Wall (including cable car up and toboggan down). It has been listed as Cultural Heritage by UNESCO, and attracted more and more people all over the world. To avoid having lunch at shopping site restaurants, you will be driven to have Sichuan food at a local popular restaurant. Afterwards, reach Ming Tombs through Sacred Way. Transfer back to your hotel. (B+L)
Day 4 - Beijing-Shanghai
Today you will visit the largest and best-preserved imperial garden in China-Summer Palace, after a la carte lunch, experience the Chinese traditional life style in the Hutong area by rickshaw afterwards. Then take flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, you are greeted and helped transfer to the hotel to check in. Crowne Plaza Fudan Hotel. Last century, Shanghai considered to be the most Western of China's cities, perhaps now should be thought of as the most futuristic. You will have some free time allocated in the bustling Nanjing Road. (B+L)
Accommodation :
Crowne Plaza Fudan Hotel
Day 5 - Shanghai
Today's excursion starts with Shanghai Museum, where a large number of cultural relics from different Dynasties are displayed. A la carte lunch will be arranged at local famous restaurant after a whole morning's trip. As must see attractions in Shanghai, Yuyuan Garden and Jade Buddha Temple are offered in the afternoon. After a dainty dinner, the inspiring Acrobatic Show will begin. (B+L+D)
Day 6 - Shanghai -Yichang
Morning will be at your leisure, lunch is also on your own. Our guide will pick you up at the hotel and transfer to take a flight to Yichang. Our local guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to visit the famous Three Travelers' Cave if time permits. After dinner, our guide will help you check the 5 star Century star cruise and stay overnight.(B+D)
Accommodation :
Century Star
Day 7 - Yangtze River Cruise
The ship will weigh anchor at 8:00. Sailing through the longest gorge, Xiling Gorge. Disembark and take a shuttle bus to see the great project of Three Gorges Dam. Return to the ship. Pass the five-step ship lock. The elegant and exciting Captain's Welcome Party offers Chinese folk dancing and music performance. You can also join in for fun.(B+L+D)
Day 8 - Yangtze River Cruise
Today you will marvel at the fascinating sights all the way. Go through Wu Gorge in the morning. You will have a excursion to Three Little Gorges on Wushan Daning River. In the afternoon, pass the spectacular Qutang Gorge. The knowledgeable river guide will let you get more idea of Three Gorges including the ancient plank road, mengliang stairway and hanging coffins. (B+L+D)
Day 9 - Yangtze River Cruise
Take a shore excursion to see the karst landscape Snowy Jade Cave. Return to the ship and continue to pass through the mountains of Eastern Sichuan. Tonight Farewell Party invites you to join in the cruise staff's performance. (B+L+D)
Day 10 - Chongqing-Xian
Prepare well for check-out after breakfast. The ship will arrive at Chaotianmen Dock, Chongqing, at around 9:00 in the morning. Our guide will meet you on board. Drive to visit General Joseph W Stillwell Museum and Ciqikou Old Town.Then take you to the airport to board the flight to Xian. Your exploration to one of the four famous Ancient Cities in China begins by warm welcome of our guide in the airport. (B+L)
Accommodation :
Sheraton Hotel, Xian
Day 11 - Xian
View the famed life-sized terracotta army, you will appreciated soldiers, Circle Vision Movie and Bronze Chariot buried for over 2200 years. After lunch, visit and the Big Goose Pagoda and Xi'an City Wall. For the dinner today, you will enjoy the Dumpling Banquet while the fancy Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show served. (B+L+D))
Day 12 - Xian-Guilin
Proceed to visit the Great Mosque where you will enjoy some free time in the nearby Muslim Food Street. After the a la carte lunch, transfer you to airport and broad the flight to Guilin and check into the best 5 star hotel. (B+L)
Accommodation :
Sheraton Hotel, Guilin
Day 13 - Guilin-Yangshuo
CT guide will meet you at the hotel lobby and drive you to the Zhujiang Pier to take a cruise along Li River. We feast our eyes on the beautiful scene around. After about 4 hours' cruise, the boat disembarks Yangshuo, a little town surrounded by karst peaks and bordered on one side by the Li River. And biking in beautiful Yangshuo along the country lane begins. Escaping from the boisterous metropolis and riding bicycle through the quiet and comfortable country side is really an unforgettable experience. On the way of biking, we also arrange a family visit to experience the local lifestyle. After dinner, enjoy the well known show-Impression Liusanjie. Transfer back to the hotel. (B+L+D)
Accommodation :
New Century Hotel,Yangshuo
Day 14 - Yangshuo-Guilin-Hong Kong
Pick you up and transfer back to Guilin to visit Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill and Fubo (whirlpool) Hill. For today's lunch, you will enjoy the a la carte lunch at an elegant and exquisite restaurant. Drive to the airport and take a flight to Hong Kong. Upon arrival, please go and check in at the 5 star hotel we have booked for you by yourselves. (B+L)
Accommodation :
InterContinental Grand Stanford
Day 15 - Hong Kong
The whole day is on your own to visit Hong Kong, which is considered as the paradise of shopping, you are suggested to ride on funicular tram up to Victoria Peak ( About 1,305ft. above sea level) where you can view the magnificent panorama of the Victoria harbor spread out below, the Repulse Bay, Deep Water Bay and Stanley Market where Bargain shopping are expected, and Aberdeen Fishing Village (home of the floating population) etc.
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Day 16 - Departure from Hong Kong
Free time for you to explore Hong Kong, Afterward, please arrange your own transportation to the airport and board your homeward flight according to your flight schedule. Your unforgettable China trip ends. (B)
Accommodation : None
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